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The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
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BRIEF JoTTlNcS.

Very warm yesterday for November. The
mercury touched 560 at noon. 1t rained dur
ing the afternoon and evening.
The Portland Company has declared div
idend of per cent, payable ON and after
Dec. LIST, at the Casco National Bank.
In Yesterdays announcement of change of
mails on the Grand Trunk, Gorham, Me-,
should have read Gorham, Y. II.
The schooner Addison Proctor landed 30
coo pounds of fish yesterday. This was the
only large arrival during the day.
The schooner DiamOnA arrived here yes
terday morning, with AGO bushels OF Prince
Edward Island potatoes.
The Gray Park Association will hold its
fourth annual fair Sept. 18th, 10th and Goth,
1888.
A sneak thief stole an overeoat from j.
w. Hammond, No. 221 Cumberland street,
Friday evening.
There were several arrivals of merchant
men yesterday; the harbor was calm and
large fleet of vessels lay at anchor
The schooner Rival has been libelled by the
crew for alleged non-payment of wages
amounting to 800 The case will come up in
the District Court next Wednesday.
The 'Annex" will meet at 234 State street,
on Wednesday afternoon, at $50 o'clock.
Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay on Plato will
be read.
A vessel is being fitted for the lobster fish
ing business by Capt. Frank Frellick. Mr.
Frellick will take the fish between Capes
Elizabeth and Porpoise.
The engine, boiler, shafting, heater, etc.,
for the use of the Portland Light & Power
Company, have arrived, and are being moved
to the building built for the company on
Grove street.
Two large bales Of deer hides we're receiv-
ed from Canada Saturday, by the New York
Steamship Company, and will be forwarded
to New York today. The steamer will also
carry five car loads of Christmas trees
Next Wednesday afternoon the Portland
Club will go to the islands to view the pro-
posed location for summer house there.
Thursday they will look over the ground at
the Cape.
An election to fill the vacancy of Second
Lieutenant in Company B, First Regiment,
M. " NJ. will be held at the armory We'd
nesday, Nov 80, at o'clock. Col. Hollis B.
Hill will preside at the election. II,
Mr.. Sawyer stopped horse ON Custom
House wharf yesterday, belonging to Little
fefd~& Co., which was going dead lame. He
made the driver take it to Ling & Hollands
stable, where a nail two inches long was
found in the animals foot.
The Rev. Henry Blanchard will deliver
lecture in the yestry of the Congress Square
church this Tuesday evening, at 7.3O o'clock
on ''The Debt of UniyersaIism to Orthodoxy
and of Orthodoxy to Universalism." All
persons interested are cordially invited to at
tend,
meeting Of the Associated Charities will
be held in Room is, City Building, on Thurs
day. Dec. LIST. at p. m. As it is the first
meeting of the season 1t is important that
the friends of the society, particularly the
visitors, should be present Notice is given
thus early that all may arrange to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29

The symptoms Of Bilousness are unhappily but
too well known. They differ in different indiyid
uals TO some extent A Bilious man is seldom a
breakfast eater. Too frequently, alas. he has ar
excellent appetite for liquids but none for solids Of
morning. His tongue will hardly bear inspection
at any time; If it is not white and furred, it is
The digestive system is wholly out of order and
Dlarrn9a or Constipation may be a symptom OF
the two may alternate. There are often Hemor
rhoids or even loss of blood There may be giddi
ness and often headache and acidity or flatulence
and tenderness in the pit of the stomach. To cor
rect all this If not effect try GREEN'S august
Flower, it costs but a triie and thousands attest
Its efficacy. nov1dlycT
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Catarrl in the Head

81 have suffered with catarrh in my head fol
years, and paid out hundreds of dollars for medi
cines. 1 was weak, and my eyes were so sore that
could not sew or read much. l began to take
Hoods Sarsaparllla and now my catarrh is nearly
cured the weakness of my body is all gone, my
appetite is good-in fact, / feel like another
person. Hoods Sarsaparlla is the emily medicine
that has done me permanent good" MRS. A
Crr,yp
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Portland Cadets.

AT a meeting of the Portland Cadets last
evening, it was voted to celebrate the eight
zenith anniversary of the company, which oc-
ours Jan. 4th, 1888, by holding grand re.
union of past and present members at the
Preble House. The dinner tickets may be
obtained of the committee, who are Homo.
raries, J. II. Dow, F. W. Robinson, c. o.
Haskell, F. b. Kicker; actiyes, Sergt. F. w
York, Corp. c, E. Davis, Priv. G. E. Miller
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Died at Sea

Yesterday morning the brig Tewksbury
l.. Sweat, Capt. Gooding, entered this port
with flag at half mast Upon reaching the
city the captain reported the death of Mr..
Snyder of Baltimore, first mate of the vessel.
The brig sailed from Bonaire and MrSnyder
died OF dropsy on TIE homeward voyage and
was buried at sea. The vessel is owned by
Chase Leayitt 81 Co. of this citv
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
The Samaritan Association,

The Samaritan Association win give a
promenade concert at City Hall this evening
This association appeals TO our citizens an.
nually at this time, because with severe
winter in prospect. the claims upon its be.
nevolence are many. The good work done
by this society is known of all men in Port
land. We may therefore expect to see a
brilliant party tonight. Chandler will pro-
vide the music and the supper room will be
in the hands of competent corps of assis-
TO-
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London Illustrated News.

The London Illustrated News. american
edition,) for Nov. 26, presents to its readers
varied and most interesting assortment of
Illustrations and articles. The disastrous eff
fects of the great storm on the Mersey, and
The Lord Mayors Show, are portrayed.
There is an excellent full-page portrait of
the late Jenny Lind, and an amusing page
of sketches of the probable antics of the Red
Shirt and Broncho Bill of the Wild West
Show, at hunt given by the Master of
Hounds In Staffordshire. The news pre-
sents also large amount of interesting read
ing, relating to topics of present interest
It's price is 10 cents number: $500 year
lwaeklYl
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
sale and Supper.

The ladies of the West Congregational
church will hold their annual sale of us eful
and fancy articles at Y. M. c. A. Hall Thurs
day afternoon and evening. There win be a
large display of aprons, tides and nick-nacks
of all descriptions, which will be sold at
very reasonable prices. The ladies will
serve one of their famous suppers from to
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secnnd parish EaIr.

The Second Parish will hold fair and fes-
tiyal in the church vestry Wednesday and
Thursday. There will be large assortment
of useful and fancy articles for sale, hot
turkey dinner will be served tomorrow from
1890 to 2 p m, and nice supper each even
ing. The price of admission Thursday
evening will be a trife. No charge will be
made Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29

AT Chebeague Island, Nov. 26, by Rev. b. Free
man, Lincoln f. Hamilton and Miss Annie s. Hill
both OF Chebeague.
In Damariscotta, Nov. 10, w. L. Curtis of Wis
casset aud Edith l.. Emerson of Newcastle.
In Jefferson, Nov. 10, Edwin s. Ames of Dres-
den and Miss Belle Trask of jefferson.
In Dresden Nov. 10, Hermon T. Lilly and Miss
Annie l.. Siegars.
In Southport Nov. IT, Asbury o. Decker and
Miss Sarah Crne.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Stuffed up Feeling

"For several years l have been troubled with
hat terribly disagreeable disease, catarrh. L
took Hoods Sarsaparilla with the very best re-
suits. 1t cured me of that continued dropping in
my throat. and stuffed up feeling. 1t has also
helped my mother, who has taken 1t for run
down state OF health and kidney trouble. |
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to all as a good
medicine" MRS. S. ID. HEATH, Putnam, Conn.
II have used Hoods Sarsaparilla for catarrh
with very satisfactory results. / received more
permanent benefit from il than from any other
remedy" M. (, READ. Wauseon, Ohio.
Re curp n Oat
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Eyes Ears Nose

Are all more or less affected by catarrh. The
eyes become infamed, red and watery. with dull.
heavy pain between them; there are roaring,
buzzing noises in the ears, and sometimes the
hearing is affected; the nose is severe sufferer
with its constant uncomfortable discharge bad
breath, and loss of the sense of smell. All these
disagreeable symptoms disappear when the dis
ease Is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which expes
from the blood the impurity from which catarrh
arises, tones and restores the diseased organs to
health, and builds up the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has helped me more for
catarrh and impure blood than anything else |
used IL G.rrn
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
"Absent Without Leave

Caesar White, white man, last Friday en-.
listed. The enlisting officer dressed him in
a uniform suit valued at $35. White wanted
to go away for few days. AT present he i.
recorded as absent without leave" not as :
deserter. Lieut. Cusick thinks he has gone
to New Brunswick to bid farewell to hi
people, and will return.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Portland Commander

At the annual meeting of Portland Com
mandery, Monday evening, the following
officers were elected:
Commander-John E. Sawyer.
Generalissimo-Cl Clayton j. Harrington.
Captain General-George Z. Raymond.
Prelate-Leander w. Fobes.
Treasurer-Charles Fobes.
Recorder-J0hn s. Russell.
Senior Warden-Frank A. Clark
Junior Warden-William s. Corey
Finance Committee-D.W. True, l.. M. Cousens
Charles Walker.
has heldshis office.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
The Brownine Headlines.

Mrs John A. Bellows will read this after
noon from Browning's drama, "Pipps
Passes" Mrs. Bellows's readings have
created great interest, not only from an elo.
cutionary point of view, but from her perfect
comprehension of the poets thought. The
reading will Be given at No. Browns
RiOaE
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Grand Trunk Return Ticket.

The public will be pleased TO learn that
the Grand Trunk Railway Company has ex
tended the time of all return tickets to all
points on their road to thirty days. This is
very liberal concession over former short
limit arrangements.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29

The action of Carter's Lttls Liver Pills is
pleasant, mild and natural. They gently slimu-
late the liver and regulate the bowels but do not
purge They are sure to please. Try them.
n0v2o deu1, ,
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
BUSINESS CHANCES.

TNOR sALE-s65O will buy a splendid dining
II room on Washington ST., Boston; seats 40 +;
YOU can clear $1,000 a year besides your living I;
splendid chance for smart man or woman. JOHN
w. S. RAYMOND, 277 Washington ST., Boston,
Mass. l0-z
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Woman's Workroonn.

The ladies are requested to meet for work
at City Building, Room IS, on Wednesday
Nov. 10Th, at 10 a. m. Please bring scissors
needle and thimble,
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
Hoods SarsapariIla

G. i. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
QUIZ EApY FR1ENps win be Interested In

OUR lady FRIENDS will be interested in
knowing that by sending zoe. to pay postage,
and Is top covers of Warmers Safe Yeast
Showing that they have used at least Is
packages to Il. III. Warner & Co., Rochester,
N. Y, they can get 500 page, finely illus
trated Cook Book, free. Such book,
bound in cloth, could not be bought for less
than a dollar. 1t is wonderfully good
chance to get fine book for the mere post
age, and the ladies should act promptly.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29

VNANTED-A reliable party TO take the man
w agement OF a manufacturing business m
each unOecupied County In each State. Also
Statesmen wanted on salary For particulars adj
dress CUMBERLAND MANUFACTURING CO.,
Boston, Mass, or apply 70 our Gen. Agent .473
Fore Street, Portland, Maine. ISL
VNANTED-A man and wife or women to
wv take charge Of a dining hall and kitchen,
one thar has a thorough knowledge and wants
to take an interest In the business. None but
JULIAN HOTEL. gel
VITANTED-All X. Of l.. to know that Dlrlgo
wv l.. A., No. 2O5O, will meet TUESDAY
EVENING at No. 90 Cross St., Chadwick Block
at 71s O'Clock until further notice. gel
YVANrED-A railroad man TO hire cottage
w Of six rooms, Sebago water, ETC., within
eight minutes walk Of the new Union Depot. APP
ply TO G. A. WOODBURY., No. 3l1s Exchange
street. z3I
VUANTED-Rec for the United States
w Army; able bodied, unmarried men, be-
tween the ages of 81 and 80 years, are wanted Tor
the Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry; good pay,
ratiOns, clothes and medical attendance; hearty
young men are especially wanted for the cavalry
regiments, both white and colOred. Apply at
421z EXCHANGE ST, Portland, Me. a.
VUANTED-Iw wish to inform the Ladies Of
w Portland that have nice rooms, and am
prepared TO cut and make dresses In nrs-ciass
manner. cut by Prof j. w. Livingstone I'M
proved method and guarantee perfect NJ. Mis-.
A. j. PRAY, 5611a Congress st. IA
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MISCELLANEOUS.

DUY now have the best stock of Rubber
Id Goods ever shown In this city. best styles.
best qualities, prices as low as the lowest. M. q.
PALMER, Sal Congress st. 26-1
Il ADIRs-Who want 10 have warm feet should
IL buy pair of our Beaver Balls Button or Con-
gTess Boots; or pair OF Beaver slippers they are'
nice warm goods and will iill the bill; we also
have flannel lined DongOla oxford which are for
the same purpose. j. w. TURNER, 553 Con-
gress cor Oak st. 231
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29

IOR RENT : genteel tenement, second
III floor modern In all the appointments; sunny
exposure; situated near line of Congress street
horse cars at westerly end Of city. BENJAMIN
SHAW, 481a Exchange street. Isl
ITO RENT-The contents Of many bottles Of
i'll Newelps Mixture for Rheumatism and Neu-
ragia. so cents per bottle. Inquire at q. WAY s.
cos, Z a. m. TO 10 p. m. z0-l
ITO IET-A convenient rent Of ten rooms
IL newly fitted up; pleasantly l0catedi good
furnace In cellar; SebagO water, etc. For partic-
ulars, address, BELCHER, Press Office. 23-1
Two Lighthouse No Horton Place (from
IL Dow ST. looms newly papered and painted
nice rent for small family. Apply TO 5. w. JOY,
mason and builder, No. Adams Court. z21
ITO LET-LOweF rent IN brick block No. 80
IL Federal ST., modern improvements, furnace
In cellar, 2 rooms Apply TO ALBERT ID. BOYD,
No. 1868 Fore st. 22-1
RIO LET-A 1rst-class tenement Of rooms on
IL Green street. Also, for sale, 80 houses. sew
era Of them near new depot. Enquire Of j. @.
WOODMAN, 1854 Exchange st. 2l-2
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500 REWARD.

BAR MILLS, Me-, Nov. %. 1887.
ONE hundred dollars reward will be paid for
W the arrest aud conviction OF the party who
broke into the store OF 5. Meserye 4 Son, at Bar
Mills. on the morning OF Friday, November 18th.
8. MESERVE q son.
MAINE FURNITURE co.
nOy22d1ws CHAS. w. MCKENNY.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LNOUND-Have you seen those large story
IL books and poems, Illustrated. bound in gold
and cloth, usually sold for sl.OO, we sell for 35
cents or for one dollar. Over 1000 20 select
from. Call and see the books. COLkSWORIHY
Book Store, 90 Exchange St. 26-1
EOCND-1O sets Sir Walter SCOTS novels, "a
IL volumes, Illustrated, bound In gold aud cloth,
published for $4,000, will sell for $3.50. 20 The
DOre Bible Gallery, containing over 100 superb
Illustrations; agents price 5000, will sell for
S1.75. C0LESWORTHY Book Store, 90 Ex-
change st. 22-i
MOUND AZ LAsT-A nice place 10 board,
IL at reasonable rates; at WELCOMES, No
E0AILf.onVraaq Ohm Gaaeo
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
MARRIAGES

''Will not great Neptune's ocean wash--?'
Let the sea nymphs try "Index" and see.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29
RINES BROS.
WORK BASKETS FIVE CENTS.

Our Basket Department has been removed to the base
ment and we want every in Portland to so down
stairs and the extensive stock As advertisement
going to sell lot of % cent Work Baskets for Five
Cents Each TODAY. We don't want to sell all Of them
to person but desire to distribute them much
possible, shall limit each purchaser to five Baskets
Sale will commence at o'clock TODAY.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-29

TOR sALE-A parlor stove, cook stove,
u also nice piano (as good as new, ana
sold at good bargain, 1f3 BRACKETT ST., or
enquire at SO PARK ST. 2e-1
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ENOR sALE-Stock and store at North Bridg..
IL ton, Me. "a rare chance to make money!;
write for particulars H. W. LOVEJOf CO.
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BOARD.
MALE HELP.

WANT ED-A thoroughly reliable man to
w drive a double team. Apply at THE AT
KINSON HOUSE FURNISHING CO., corner
Pearl and Middle streets. 24-1
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PHFLEs FOR sALE-A lot of Sharp's
~ Breeeh Loading Rifles. entirely new and
few more left G. L. BAILEY. 263 Middle Street.
29-1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Hereafter, when the editor wishes TO
travel for his health or amusement, he
VIII call out Bring forth my fiery.
unnmed Arabian steed - and a boy Will
lead out 4 slab-sided, emaciated mule,
that viii have 70 be stuffed 10 prevent his
bones from cutting the hamess-that <.
if the editor i 80 fortunate a. to possess
a fiery untamed steed. Heretofore, much
% the surprise Of the general public, the
poverty-strieSen editor has been IN the
habit Of riding in parlor car A. soon
a. the free passes are abolished, be viii
have 10 rely on some other mode Of trans
portation Il Il no disgrace 10 walk.
We read in the Bible that Enoch walk
Ell with the Lord 800 wears, and Enoch,
TO bis credit, be it said, was no profession
al pedestrian Walking, moreover, hard
ems and developes the muscles, AZ l.
shown IN the quality and quantity Of
cheek Of the average walking delegate.
If the Congress Of the United States IN
sists upon IL, The journalist can step of
with 4 Light heart and an elastic step,
that l. if be can borrow a pair Of rub
bers. If the journalist sees proper, he
can get a bicycle in exchange for an al,
and Use IL. In a short tine he viii have
experienced more falls than the oldest IN
habitant A man can travel all over the
earth On 4 bicycle, for We once .aw it
done. The rider travelled about twenty
feet on biz no-e through a LOT Of gravel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Turtles Big Enough to Ride.

Monster green turtles weighing a much
as 1 800 pounds each, frequent the beach
all The way down 20 Fort Casxell, four
miles below the town. People eat their
eggs. but do not eat the turtles. Beach
parties Of young folks 20 down there,
gather beautiful shells. have dances on
the hard sand in the moonlight, roast
oysters and have fun with the turtles.
When 4 female turtle wishes to Iay her
eggs she crawl< up the sandy beach 10
place that suits her fancy. digs with her
iippers 4 big hole IN the sand and then
AVS in the hole 200 or 500 eggs. The
eggs are nor dumped IN a pile, bat laid
out smoothly and neatly in rows When
she commences laying It makes no odds
TO her how big 4 beach party stands 4
round superintsnding the process. She
attends strictly TO business, and even If
the eegs are taken from the hole a. flst
n she lays them 1t does not at all dis
courage or frighten her When she gets
through she scrapes the sand back into
the hole, whether the eggs are there or
a0t, and then starts back to the water.
That Is the time for the beach party 10
have fun with her. As many Of them
a can mount her big dome Ike back DO
50 and she carries them right down To the
waters edge, where they jump of and
she g0es on She does not seem 10 mind
their weight or show any disposition to
resent their good-natured familiarity.
Sometimes they turn her over on her
back, bat after she has helplessly paved
the air I little while they right her again
and she waddles or
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Senator Beck thinks that al tbs talk
about the Presidents declining 4 second
term grew oGt Of his rsmsrking t0 some
oue- While suffering from rheumatism, -Oh,
fur years Of tbs il enough fsr any maa-
7 don't want any more thar thai he
meaning tie rheumatism likely enough,
while the visitor Jumped % The eorciusiou
thar he w1s taking a5oGs his ofies- That's
Igcid enough-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
S'irgiHia frss grsss.
,GrtessoscT,Tsferso1 County, West Va,
MayIs 1857
Irr. Ho,card's Housekeeping

Mr.. Howard was BY no means i
wealthy man. but he was in comfortable
circumstances and lived in 4 neat two
story brick house which was tastefuIly
furnished. His wife was economical and
did all the house-work herself, thereby
saving the expense Of q servant.
I don't see what YOU have TO do in
this house that keeps you busy all day,
said Mr. Howard to his wife, one morn
ing At the breakfast table. Il could do
everything there Is To be done in one
hour"
As for cleaning up the house, I could
Do It IN an hour answered his wife, but
there are the children TO take care Of
That's no excuse. Let the children
take care Of themselves, said Mr.. How
ard as he buttsred 4 roll.
Just then the baby, who WIS up
stairs IN his crib, commenced crying.
Mrs. Howard went Upstairs and brought
him down to the dining-room and sat at
the table with him IN her lap
Now, what Is the Use Of your spoIling
that child in this way ?" said Mr. How
ard. 1T would not have hurt him to cry
i little
The baby IS hungry explained Mrs
Howard He has not nursed since three
o'clock this morning, and It L now seven -
1t viii DO him good to get hungry
responded Mr. Howard, shortly
Now. we won't say that Nr. Howard
Wa a bad man, or a tyrant, for he was
fust AZ kind-hearted and induIgent with
his family Il any father could be ; but
he was LITTLE eonceired, and liked to
rule, liked I'd have everything his way
. That's the way you fool away your
time all day, said Mr. Howard, decided
", nursing the baby and perhaps read
inr foolish love stories
1t this Mrs. Howard was ready 10 cry,
but restraining her tears said suppose
YOU Nv nv work this morning, and let
NE try yours
You couldn't stand the work have
TO DO this morning, said VI. Howard,
With pride.
Just try me oueer said bis wife
VERY vel, was the answer; Il vii
make out 4 E-t Of work that I have 70
do from eight 70 twelve O'Clock
Mrs Howard g0t her note book and
Mr. Howard gave her the following
which she noted down
First 20 70 Mr.. C carpenter shop
and have him repair the house On A
street The windows and doors are 10 be
meuded and 4 new picket fanee put up.
Go with the nan there and show him
what 70 DO. Second, % 70 nv Office and
remain there one hour. receiving and
paving bills; third, % ID Rs and see
# he has attended u thar work on
street. collect Sankey's rent and issue 4
notice ior Gibbs 70 vacats- I believe
that is all
Very weE, nov VII give you a
list. Mrs. Howard smiled as shs
thought how her husband would attend
70 her five children, Iet alone the house
work- The oldest Of these five children
was * years, and the youngest Two
months.
The first thing yOa mast do,' COM
meneed M-s- Howard, Is 20 hang the
shiIdren's beds Out 10 sun then wash
the dishes. sweep the diaing-room, set the
table for dinner and dacken the dining
room. Next clean up the kitchen and